From Michael Niehaus’ blog: A few people asked why I hadn’t talked about support for these new OSes yet. First, these were mentioned in the original announcements so you’ve probably already heard about that, and second, I said I would mention new…(read more)
[MDT] MDT 2010 New Feature #10: Detection of signed drivers
From Michael Niehaus’ blog: When importing drivers into MDT 2010, Deployment Workbench will validate if each driver is signed; this information will be recorded and visible in the list of drivers. Remember that Windows will always prefer signed…(read more)
[Events] One of THE Coolest Giveaways
Now this is a COOL offer I saw on Jeff Alexander’s blog . Apparently all paid attendees to TechEd Australia will receive a free HP 2140 Mini Notebook with Windows 7 pre-installed – certainly beats a free pen or T-shirt. Jeff has also asked for people…(read more)
[Deployment] Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2 is now Available for Download!
Just seen this over on the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit Team Blog : “ Get ready to deploy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 Beta 2. The Windows ® 7 and Windows Server ® 2008 R2 launches are just around the corner…(read more)
[Misc.] Passing of a Legend – The King of Pop Michael Jackson
When I heard the breaking news late last night just before going to bed that Michael Jackson had been rushed to hospital little did I know that when my alarm went off this morning as it does every morning in time for me to wake up to the 7 o’clock news…(read more)
[HP] HP Blends Functionality, Durability and Style with New HP Mini PC
HP today unveiled its top-of-the-line Mini PC for on-the-go professionals who demand a stylish, yet durable fully functional companion PC. The HP Mini 5101 features a sturdy, lightweight anodized aluminum display enclosure with a black, brushed finish…(read more)
[Deployment] MDT 2008 Update 1 does not support ConfigMgr SP2 Beta
Just a quick heads up that MDT 2008 Update 1 or earlier versions won’t work with the ConfigMgr SP2 Beta. There is a new beta of MDT 2010 on the way VERY soon (Beta 2) that resolves the issue. For more info see the following post on Michael Niehaus'…(read more)
[HP] HP Expands Server Offerings to Help Telecoms Reduce Costs in Telephony and IT Networks
HP today expanded its telecom hardware portfolio with powerful, carrier-grade versions of the company’s most advanced enterprise servers and storage products. The new offerings provide telecom companies the reliability set by NEBS requirements, as well…(read more)
[HP] HP Expands ProBook Family of Notebooks
Adding to its recently introduced HP ProBook s-series notebook family, HP today announced a new model that offers enhanced functionality, while keeping with the line’s stylish design and affordability for small and midsize businesses and mobile professionals…(read more)
[HP] HP Introduces Cloud Consulting Services for Enterprise IT Organizations
HP today announced new consulting services to help enterprise customers consider incorporating the cloud as part of their broader IT strategy. The new offerings, including the HP Cloud Discovery Workshop and HP Cloud Roadmap Service, are part of a larger…(read more)